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Gilman, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
463 Population 198/sq mi density
$58,333 Median Income $26,205 per capita
$105,600 Home Value $208,361 Zillow
$544 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,333 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,600 home value, $544/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Gilman, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,333
22% below
$26,205 per capita
Home Value
$105,600
63% below
Zillow: $208,361
Median Rent
$544/mo
53% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,290/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
42% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Gilman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gilman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
37%
Rent
47%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gilman a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gilman residents earn a median household income of $58,333 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,205. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 538 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gilman is $105,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,361. Median rent is $544/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Gilman reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,290/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.9% of adults in Gilman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gilman has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population463
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,333
Per Capita$26,205
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,109M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,600
Rent$544
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$208,361
Housing Units195
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,290/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity45.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,980/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,226 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute32 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Gilman was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.